Nocturnal Animals: How Can Anything See in the Dark? 🌙👀
About this episode
This episode explores how nocturnal animals see in the dark and the adaptations that allow them to thrive at night.
Did you know the night is never really pitch dark, even with no moon out? There's always a little light, and some animals have eyes built to catch every bit of it.Tonight's question comes from Sage in Rochester, Minnesota, who wanted to know how nocturnal animals see in the dark. We'll find out why an animal's eyes sometimes seem to glow in a flashlight beam, and why an owl has to turn its whole head just to look at you.Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us.Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs for your little ones! Start your free trial now on Apple Podcasts or at sleeptightpremium.com. --- Support Us 👉 Join Premium for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 Sleep Tight…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sheryl, Clark
Topics covered
- nocturnal animals
- vision in the dark
- animal adaptations
- owls
- light perception
Keywords
- nocturnal animals
- dark vision
- owl
- animal eyes
- light perception
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sleep Tight Media, Starglow Media
Places: Rochester, Minnesota
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